US Bridges

SW Walter Ave over Rose Creek

Good

Columbia County, Florida · 0.18 Mi. N. of CR 240 · Structure no. 294452

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Walter Ave over Rose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW Walter Ave over Rose Creek in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW Walter Ave
CrossesRose Creek
Location0.18 Mi. N. of CR 240
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.07306, -82.67744
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating69.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,256 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Walter Ave over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Walter Ave over Rose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SW Walter Ave over Rose Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SW Walter Ave over Rose Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SW Walter Ave over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.